24/7 registered nurse reporting
From 1 July 2023, approved providers must report on their registered nurse coverage at facilities for the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility.
Care minutes
Care minutes targets for all residential aged care services were introduced on 1 October 2022. Learn about the care minutes targets and forthcoming mandatory responsibility.
24/7 registered nurse responsibility
From 1 July 2023, at least one registered nurse must be on-site and on duty at all times at each residential aged care facility. Find out more, including exemption arrangements for eligible providers.
24/7 registered nurse supplement
From 1 July 2023, approved providers may be eligible for a supplement to help meet the cost of employing more staff for the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility. Find out more, including the supplement rates.
Resources
See information and resources about the care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse responsibilities.
Care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse responsibility guide
This guide provides information about care minutes targets, the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility from 1 July 2023 and mandatory care minute responsibility from 1 October 2023.
For more information on residential aged care funding see Australian National Aged Care Classification funding model.
24/7 registered nurses in aged care homes (consumer information)
This fact sheet helps older persons, their families and carers understand the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility for residential aged care.
Care minutes in aged care homes
This fact sheet helps older persons, their families and carers understand the care minutes requirement for residential aged care.
Related work
Australian National Aged Care Classification funding model
The Australian Government provides subsidies to approved residential aged care providers through the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model.